Which is cheaper, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Hemel HF1 Snelway is the cheaper of the two at $200, against $265 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a $65 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Seiko Essentials Quartz wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HF1 Snelway — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HF1 Snelway or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Hemel HF1 Snelway is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Hemel HF1 Snelway run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Hemel HF1 Snelway uses the Seiko VH31 and the Seiko Essentials Quartz uses the 6N52.

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Hemel HF1 SnelwayvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Hemel HF1 Snelway

the-snelway-red

MSRP $200

Seiko Essentials Quartz

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MSRP $265

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HF1 Snelway40mm

Essentials Quartz40.2mm

Power Reserve

HF1 Snelway40h

Essentials Quartz40h

Water Resistance

HF1 Snelway100m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

HF1 Snelway$200

Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Red

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko VH31

6N52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$200

$265

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